PEACE OF CHRIST PARISH St. Ambrose · St. James · St. John the Evangelist St. John Neumann School Parish Mission Statement January 8, 2017 Dear Parishioners, The Peace of Christ calls us to create a Christian Community where God is found As the Christmas Season winds down (tomorrow), I wish to thank in the beauty and joy of our worship; in the all who had anything to do with the liturgies, Christmas basket food breadth of our outreach; and in our love for donations and deliveries, and the immense volume of goodies and one another. cards that came to the parish office over the past several weeks. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated by all touched by your kindness! Today is Little Christmas, or the Epiphany. It is on this day that Rev. Robert J. Schrader, Pastor we hear of the magi bearing their gifts to Jesus. Some observe this day Rev. Timothy T. Brown, Parochial Vicar at their homes by marking “20+C+M+B+17” in chalk on the lintel Rev. Carlos M. Sánchez, Parochial Vicar over their front doorway. The numbers stand for the year, the first 2 digits being separated from the last 2 digits by three letters which stand Weekend Liturgy Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. St. James for two different things: the initials of the names that have come to be Sunday 8:00 a.m. St. James associated with the magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthazar) and a special Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. John blessing for the year (Christus Mansionem Benedicat) which in Eng- Sunday 9:45 a.m. St. Ambrose lish means: “May Christ Bless the House.” Those magi followed a Sunday 11:00 a.m. St. John star, and ironically today is the 375th anniversary of the death of Sunday 5:00 p.m. St. Ambrose Galilleo. They migrated to Bethlehem as they did so, and ironically Weekday Liturgy Schedule again today is the beginning of National Migration Week. May we be Monday 7:45 a.m. St. James mindful in prayer of all who migrate seasonally to pick the crops that Tuesday 9:15 a.m. St. Ambrose feed us and those who migrate from war zones for their life. Wednesday 7:45 a.m. St. James Here at the parish, it is the 3rd anniversary of our elevator at St. 12:10 p.m. St. John Thursday 7:00 a.m. St. John James helping us to migrate amongst the Hall of the church, the first 9:15 a.m. St. Ambrose floor of both the church and the school, and the 2nd floor of the Friday 12:15 p.m. St. Ambrose school. Also today, our Youth Groups meet: 9th -12th graders from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M., and 6th -8th graders from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at St. Holy Day Liturgy Schedule James in the Youth Room. And our Web Site Committee meets to- Please check the bulletin the week of the Holy Day. night at 6:00 P.M. at the parish office. Confessions Monday’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas Saturday: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. St. James Season to a close. Much ado at 7:00 P.M.: the Rosary in St. Ambrose Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. St. John Chapel, the Facilities Committee in St. John’s Hall, and the Wine Tast- 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. St. Ambrose ing Planning Group in the auxiliary room just off of St. John’s Hall. Or by appointment. School’s open: REGISTER for ‘17 -’18, call 288 -0580 for info! Tuesday —the 100th anniversary of the passing of Buffalo Bill Parish office for all three worship sites: Cody, and the 50th anniversary of National Educational Television St. Ambrose, St. James and being the first educational TV network to begin operation as a non- St. John the Evangelist — (585) 288 -5000 profit corporation brings us back to the wearing of the green as we See page 8 for staff extension numbers and resume Ordinary Time in our liturgies. Bell Choir rehearses at 6:00 other church and school information. P.M. at St. Ambrose, and Pastoral Council meets at 7:00 P.M. at St. John’s (we’ll have updates on school promotions, Community Out- To reach a priest in an emergency - reach Day planning, Encuentro organization, Youth, Finances….). call the Rectory (585) 482 4280 Priest mailing address: Wednesday, Staff meets at 1:00, School Marketing at 4:00, and 549 Humboldt St., Coffee Hour at St. James and Combined Choir at St. Ambrose at 7:00. Rochester, NY 14610 -1221 Thursday begins with the Full “Wolf” Moon at 6:34 A.M. shortly before it sets. Lunch Bunch is at Noon at St. John’s, and the Brighton Peace of Christ Web Site: Manor Team meeting is at St. John’s at 6:30 P.M. www.peaceofchristparish.org Friday, Prison Ministry meets 9:00 -12 Noon at the parish office. St. John Neumann School Saturday, the 275th anniversary of the death of astronomer Ed- Web Site: mund Halley, Adult Faith presents Bishop Barron’s “Catholicism” ww.stjohnneumann.school/ from 10:00 A.M. to Noon in St. John’s Hall —well worth the viewing! (585)288 -0890 Sunday, Youth again meet as on last Sunday, and Young Adult Movie Ministry is from 1:00 to 3:00 at St. John’s. Peace to all! —Father Schrader The Epiphany of the Lord Page Two Mass Intentions Date Intention/Church Monday, January 9 7:45 Month’s Mind — Filomena Bellomo JA The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday, January 10 9:15 Peter Izzo by Family AM Wednesday, January 11 7:45 Edwin Houters by Adeline JA 12:10 Thomas Koch by Jane Koch JO Thursday, January 12 7:00 Jack Dever by Family JO 9:15 Month’s Mind — Rose Vascukynas AM Friday, January 13 12:15 Bill O’Hara by Carmen Teremy AM St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Saturday, January 14 4:30 Beatrice Moscato by DiGuardi Family JA Sunday, January 15 8:00 Tracy Dickinson by Witner Family JA Second Sunday in Ordinary 9:00 Marie Neylan by Stephen & Maria Palermo JO Time 9:45 Sister Magdalena Kellner by Leonard & Susan Cicero AM 11:00 For All Parishioners Living and Deceased JO 5:00 Dorothy Concessi by Ladies Auxiliary AM The Sanctuary Lamp at St. James Church will burn this week in memory of Renard A. Iannettone Bless, O Lord, this household and family, and allow all of us who live in this home to find in it a shelter of peace and health. Inspire each of us to develop our individual talents and to contribute wisdom and good works for the benefit of the whole family. Make our house a haven for us all, and a place of warmth and caring Douglas Sellers & Shanna Branciforte for all our friends who come to visit us. Benjamin Cutter & Jennifer Reagan Enlighten us with the brilliance of your Epiphany star, so that, as we go into the world, we might clearly see our way to You and discover You in our work and play. This we ask to your glory and in the power of your kingship. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever, Amen. READINGS FOR January 15 Second Sunday in Then, bless the house with the sign of the cross. After the Ordinary Time blessing, the initials of the Magi (traditional names: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar) are written with chalk over the main door way of the house, like this: First Reading: Is. 49:3, 5 -6 20 + C + M + B + 17 Second Reading: 1 Cor. 1:1 -3 (the + is a cross; the "17" stands for 2017. - Adapted from commonly used parish prayer Gospel: Jn. 1:29 34 Year A The Epiphany of the Lord Page Three St. John Neumann School THANK YOU!!! 31 Empire Blvd. at Culver Rd. Preschool through Grade 5 We here at St. John Neumann School are very thankful to each and every member of this special parish community, for all you do to support our ef- forts . Today and every day. Thank you to all who entrust us with your pre- cious children or grandchildren. We take that respon- Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds sibility very seriously, and strive every day to deserve - the trust you place in us. Full Day Kindergarten New York State Certified Faculty Since taking back responsibility for administering Faith -Based Activities and Community Service the school from the Diocese in the spring of 2010, Character Education this parish has shown unwavering support for St. Before and After School Care John Neumann School’s mission: Delivering Educa- Academic Enrichment Programs tional Excellence in the Catholic Tradition to the Hot Lunch Program children of our parish and those residing in the east- ern section of our city. We know how important this school is to the REGISTRATION FOR overall life and vitality of our parish and how blessed 2016 -2017 SCHOOL YEAR we all are to still have a strong and vital Parish is still open at School. St. John Neumann School Registration Packets Available 585 -288 -0580 www.stjohnneumann.school/ We invite you to contact our office You are cordially invited to visit our school at our to arrange your personal tour. Open House Tuesday January 31, 2017 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm during Catholic Schools Week. Bring your self. and bring neighbors, friends and family who have school age and/or pre -school age children.